I'd love to buy it, but shipping it all the way to Europe is probably more expensive than several of these, and I don't trust the mail service of my country to actually deliver it either.
An expanded pocket organizer, such as he's shown before, would be a good accessory. You can stash the Companion, some tension wrenches, and a small flashlight all in the same little organizer, and drop it into a pocket.
The method that LPL chose to start with was the most difficult method, but he used it on a really easy lock. I have that same lock that I practice on. I once showed a someone who had never picked before and she opened it in less than 5 minutes. Strangely enough, I'm not good at raking, so I can't open it via rake, but picking it is a breeze.
I would argue that the most difficult method to open this lock using this tool is to use it as a lever to try to RIP THE METAL APART... For most of us would be impossible... But I can still hear a echo of "and we got this open" at the end of the experiment
I've never been remotely interested in lockpicking, and here I am seriously considering getting this and learning, just because of how much I enjoy your videos.
For anyone with hand tremors like me that needs a little help: don’t screw in the extenders all the way. It’ll make them stick out more when you’re stacking the tools and washers and make it just a smidgen harder for them to fall off. Once you get the screws in the turning motion will tighten up the extenders before the screws themselves.
"...that built I did with BosnianBill. Mm, yes. Gave the design to Sparrows, we did, but sufficient stocks of kyber crystals, they are having trouble maintaining."
Just put mine together, so excited. If you don't have a flathead screwdriver handy, the little piece that isn't used in this video that looks like a soda can tab worked perfectly for me.
@@siraff4461 That's not a knife blade. It's not sharp at all. It's only a bit pointy. It's used to lower the locking lug of some locks that have it exposed (without any shielding between the core and the locking mechanism). Here's a video in which the LockPickingLawyer himself explains what the tool is and how it works (The link will take you to the second where the tool is mentioned). Remember, it does not have a sharp edge to cut. It's just a little pointy in the end to be able to stab into that locking lug and lower it down. The video shows that in great detail. Have a look! (Edit: Even if they DO call it a "knife", it still has no sharp edge.) th-cam.com/video/7Lsm4l3mRqw/w-d-xo.html
Hint for the rest of us who have 5 thumbs on each hand, for getting past that "Let's flip this over and close the handle lock" step without scattering picks every which way across your desk: Rotate the 4 items (2 each side) on the top 90 degrees before flipping over. It will give you more room to prevent knocking the stacks over, mainly by moving at least two of your thumbs out of the way.
I just wanted to say that as a non-picker, I purchased a covert companion handle and a few accessories. It's brilliant - it's more or less a fully customizable multi-tool. You can even add your own tools or keys if you can drill the right sized holes, which I did for a few things I wanted to add. I really think that's worth leaning into from a marketing perspective (though it looks like you're not having trouble selling). This is a very valuable product, even for non-pickers!
Yep, more explanations about each tool would be great. Also, I wonder if the tension tool is part or this multitool? Or do we need to purchase a tension tool separately?
I sure am glad I found this video! I had no idea on how to properly assemble this tool! I was about to try to put them all on one side when I decided to search TH-cam for "Covert Companion" and found this instruction video! Even following the video step by step, I knocked it over and dropped some of them on the last step when putting the two halves together!
@Kodesh Shalom Just in case you meant the Covert Companion, that is $90. I looked at the site and every single item, even the pliers that could likely be picked up at Menards, was sold out.
As a European, the dollar is rather low right now. It is more often than not, though. It's still an expensive tool - unless you actually need it, in which case it's probably as cheap as it gets.
I purchased your kit several months back and finally assembled it today. I also bought another pick kit you offer on your website. I was ecstatic when I successfully picked my first lock with your tools. I reveled in the moment. I’ll show my kids and see whether they want to take up the hobby.
That's clever! I would personally just include a little note with the episode number(s) in the package rather than engrave it in the tool itself though.
this is such a cool tool. i have been watching these for years now and feel i have a starter knowledge to picking. while you went to pick i guessed all 3 ways you were going to do it. i have only picked one lock in my life. and will buy this tool later to play with and teach my self how to do it. thanks again for this video
I just got mine. Honestly I just used stainless washers and alternated them so the various picks would slip between two on the other side. The washers are thicker and the picks will slip around on thier own, but I have a thing about things getting stuck. To keep the picks and bars together I just wrap a rubber band around the whole assembly and got a cheap belt pouch to carry them in. Over all a 9/10 with no "okay, folks..." needed 😆
When assembling Keysmart and similar holders I've found it's easy to complete all the first side and loosely screw the cover on for that side before working on the other side.
Just got my CC a few days ago. Love that you used the KeySmart system for it (I've used the Tile embedded one for my keys & a few EDC tools for years). I found that a number of tools required a little light bending/tweaking to get everything to align & nest correctly.
I ordered the starter picking set and after receiving it and trying to pick a master lock, my already very high respect for you has grown. I can't manage to get it open, but I'm going to keep practicing. That's for the great videos!
Bought one, love it. Need to keep the expansion kits coming, examples: more combs, meant for wider spaced 6 teeth and conversely smaller spaced 4 teeth. Also one of my favorite rakes has a picklike pointy bottom, and just 2 triangles on top. Lastly, things tend to loosen up with folding and unfolding. A simple fix for this would be lightly plastic coating the receiving ends of all the screws, making them more like lock nuts when tightened, but still releasable. Great tool, expect to see even more in the future. And as always, have a great day.
I wish there was a way to leave reviews on the site. Obviously for now there is no reason for that as basically everything is sold out but eventually there could be. I was very happy with my purchase so until I can leave a review I am posting it here. Thanks for making great videos and for making lockpicking approachable, you don't always say it is easy but always give tips for improvement. Long time watcher and I was very happy That I could show you my support and get a great quality lockpicking set out of it. Thank you very much!
Today i got one for my father. And im happy becouse he is happy. BUT i paid 150 bucks for the ssf+expansion pack+scissors+screw driver+magnet. I had to pay 60 bucks in shipping cost. And now the postman asked me for another 45 bucks. Im in spain. So total is over 250 bucks door to door. And i realy realy find too much 60 bucks for shipping + 45 bucks in taxes. Its just mind blowing. With the tool im happy. Im a machinist my self and i can apreciate the quality of the manufacturing. If it wasnt becouse of those extra cost i talk about it would be a fair price of a nice tool.
I just got mine today and wanted to say thank you! Both for introducing me to the tool and the help on assembly. I would have been confused for hours trying to get it all to fit properly lol
"We're gonna try the hardest way." 15 seconds later it's open I love how even when he's just trying to show off his own product LPL ends up roasting masters locks.
If you put 2 spacers after the first set on the comb side and 1 spacer after the last set on the pick side the tools dont buch up when you go to close them.
you need to add a "holster" to the outside to hold a couple of tension tools so everything is all together.....nothing like remembering the covert companion and forgetting your tensioner.....
LPL has shown his pocket organizer before; I forget which video #, but it's a little leather triple pouch that holds a compact pen, a small flashlight, a key organizer like this one (loaded with select picks), and some tension wrenches. I've been using the same key organizer for years, and it's super efficient. Adding the pocket organizer was an easy upgrade.
I've been carrying my keys and a couple of accessories in a Keysmart key holder for a couple of years now and I highly recommend it. Looking forward to buying this kit.
I finally received mine.... Thank you for allowing pre-orders.... Sorry, I am not awake all night to click "buy now" at the moment they become available... So thank you for that, I appreciate it.... Quick note: What I received comes with long screws, and short screws.... You need to use the SHORT screws.... Which feels counter-intuitive, but with the long screws, you can't tighten it enough, and it will be very sloppy loose.... So, note that, when you go to put this together.... If you bring this video up, and keep pausing it, you should be able to do exactly what the LPL is doing.....
It’s arrived! And, first lock I tried was one I have ‘picked’ with 2 large paper clips and no real skill. I now know how and why, having popped it open in 2 seconds using a comb.... Each metal pick is very well finished, thank you.
Thank you, also for the entertainment value, because it still manages to captivate me to see practical tools in use, especially when demonstrated as plainly as this. I wonder if IKEA has ever planned to post assembly videos for their flat-pack products on their website or on TH-cam.
True masterlock unlocking skills for LPL will be achieved when he waves a stick/wand and mutters alohomora. The masterlock then not only just unlocks but explodes
Wouldn't work with a copper grounding cage and an octiron core insert to disrupt spells cast upon the lock. At that stage you'd need to go back to leverage telekinesis to pry the pins and might as well just use a normal toolkit like any decent locksmith.
I like that the first exercise in dexterity with leisure picking is trying to get those screws in the slots on top without the spacers popping out. Under 10 tries! Nailed it.
I actually just picked up my first Key Smart a week ago for my keys and while it took a few days to get accustomed to using it, I am starting to like it now. I think this is a great platform for picks and I'll have to take a look at these again when they're in stock!
I've found that the knife tool is useful, not only for opening unshielded locks, but also scraping pocket lint out of your phone's charging port and audio jack.
After you stack the first group of tools you could temporarily put one of the short screws in the extender to keep the stack from accidentally spilling. Then when you have screwed the handle onto the second stack remove the screw from the first extender, place the handle over the stack and set the screw into position. I can picture myself fighting with the damn thing all morning long if I try to do it all at once like you are able to do.
Oh, I want one... I just got too late to the party... I would recommend adding a drop of blue loctite to those screws you just know they will back out.
Just a tip on assembly - if you complete one side and aren't too steady lightly screw one of the screws into that side to hold it in place. Then complete the other side, add the other half and that sides screw (loosely) at an angle then undo the first side, swing the second half across and refit the screw, tighten both and you're good. This method means there is no time you need to hold more than one side so you always have a hand free to do screws while still holding the assembly. Looks like a great bit of kit. Just need to wait for it to be back in stock.
By far one of the coolest thing’s I have ever owned and yes the price is a little intimidating at first but I promise you will be instantly pleased after assembly
Did you need to buy the the expansion to fit everything?! I bought the tool and haven't received it yet. But freaked abit out when he suddenly said than we use the expansion tools.
What do you think about making a video for beginners, where you explain what all the tools (or the most important ones) in the covert companion are used for? I think it would be really interesting!
@@Shivvorz But it would be a really nice opportunity to to an overview for beginners so you don't have to deduce from all the videos, but rather have everything in one.
I just received my Covert Companion kit and can't wait to mess with it. Let me just recommend to everyone who got one. Make sure you use loctite or some other thread locker on the screws and especially the pins. you don't want to accidentally open this tool in the field by unscrewing a center pin!
Appreciate the demonstration & instructions; I’m actually much more interested in the tool now that I see the emphasis on bypass items vs. picks/rakes. Thanks for doing this, and glad I watched it 😊
@@Verified_777 ye that’s for i fella must respect the hustle as I learned the bare basics of locks and picking at the age of 10 and slipping and bypassing came shortly after happy teaching sir 👊🏻😂😂🤟🏻🤟🏻
I’m putting my Covert Companion together right now and this is the video i need. I put it all together and didn’t have enough spacers for one between all of them.
Wow ... I got mine in the mail today, assembled it ... completely wrong. Glad I saw this video in my feed so I could assemble it correctly! Way better!
For myself, I would enjoy assembling this tool. But in the interest of fairness, I also think this tool might have gotten dinged for not coming assembled had you or Bill purchased it from another company to review at its price point. I understand assembling each of these prior to shipping would be time consuming, but my observation still stands. That being said, I have all of these individual tools (except for the notched decoder) and I'm still planning on buying one for no other reason than to support your efforts on this channel.
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I don't even plan on *buying* this tool.
Yet LPL got me to _watch every minute_ of the assembly.
I read that in LPL's voice for some reason.
@@brettdaniels8252 🤣🤣🤣
Me too!!
Same here, I keep asking myself, why?
I'd love to buy it, but shipping it all the way to Europe is probably more expensive than several of these, and I don't trust the mail service of my country to actually deliver it either.
Masterlock: "Whew, good, just an assembly video."
LPL: "Ok, now that we have that assembled, we're gonna try it out"
Masterlock: "Oh no."
Masterlock's chief: Anyway
They should make a meme about white girl with 5 black men using the lock as the white girl and the black men are the tools LPL used
well, except for missing the lubrication, the masterlock at least got some foreplay before he got dirty.
@@spearsharp Perhaps there's merit in not doing that.
*chuckles* I'm in danger.
😂 I like how "the hardest way" still only took a couple of seconds.
well it's a masterlock, what do you expect? :)
@@ImALefty08
😅 True. And nice.. I'm a lefty and my lucky # is 8!! Weirrrrdddd. Haha
@卩ㄩ丂丂ㄚ 丂ㄥ卂ㄚ乇尺 9000
😂 WHOA!!
The hardest way in terms of 4 pins single pin picking.Yeah,probably.
The hardest ways yield the greatest results
How about a "Covert Companion Companion" that consists of just tensioning/turning tools? it would make a nice set to be able to get both together.
Marketing 101 tbh
I had the same thought
An expanded pocket organizer, such as he's shown before, would be a good accessory. You can stash the Companion, some tension wrenches, and a small flashlight all in the same little organizer, and drop it into a pocket.
YES PLEASE I need a pry bar like he uses when a wiper insert would get in the way of the pick and cannot find one anywhere.
@@gatherer818 try "multipick".
LPL: We are going to start the hardest possible way by single pin picking it.
15 seconds later:
LPL: And we got it open.
The method that LPL chose to start with was the most difficult method, but he used it on a really easy lock. I have that same lock that I practice on. I once showed a someone who had never picked before and she opened it in less than 5 minutes.
Strangely enough, I'm not good at raking, so I can't open it via rake, but picking it is a breeze.
I would argue that the most difficult method to open this lock using this tool is to use it as a lever to try to RIP THE METAL APART...
For most of us would be impossible...
But I can still hear a echo of "and we got this open" at the end of the experiment
I've never been remotely interested in lockpicking, and here I am seriously considering getting this and learning, just because of how much I enjoy your videos.
"let's make sure that wasn't a fluke"
With LPL it's never a fluke
Has anyone got a link to a video where it _was_ a fluke? I imagine it must be pretty much 1200:0 at the moment....
@@yerwol I'm not sure one exists with a fluke 😂
In science we say "It's never aliens". With LPL we say "It's never a fluke".
We only know that because LPL always proves it :)
"It was really easy to ra*e"
I like that the tool comes unassembled makes it more satisfying when you use it
After so many “picked and gutted” videos it’s funny to watch an “assembled and used to pick” video.
Covert Companion picked and gutted
You should make one of the handle sides with a spot to hold the tension tool.
Concur, came here to say that.
Until you realise that you’d have to be able to remove it every time you need to use it.
@@jakobgrey804 just put a slot in one of the handle scales for a basic one, kind of how they do with toothpicks and tweezers on swiss army knives.
@@jakobgrey804 yeah you wouldn’t have it threaded, it’d just clip in or something
A rubber band around the Companion would hold several wrenches nested against the side.
"Nope that is just easy to rake", who would have expected that!
Why are there multiple rakes and combs
@@erikburzinski8248 they don't all work quite as well on different locks
@@rawovunlapin8201 thanks hopefully he will make a video explaining what locks you use the different rakes and combs.
I half expected him to to say "Since this is a Masterlock it doesn't particularly matter which rake I chose" :P
_really_
5:24 - the humiliation of another Master Lock starts here
For anyone with hand tremors like me that needs a little help: don’t screw in the extenders all the way. It’ll make them stick out more when you’re stacking the tools and washers and make it just a smidgen harder for them to fall off. Once you get the screws in the turning motion will tighten up the extenders before the screws themselves.
I checked the website- this mans sold out of everything
Master lock bought all of it in a vain attempt to make their locks more secure.
@@DarkKnightBusa :D :D :D that's a good one :D
@@DarkKnightBusa its working its still sold out! T.T
2050 Lockpickinglawyer: Let's take out our electro magnet lightsaber J pick.
"...that built I did with BosnianBill. Mm, yes. Gave the design to Sparrows, we did, but sufficient stocks of kyber crystals, they are having trouble maintaining."
How much does this cost?
@@nullsnaggle5198 Just went to the website, they’re already sold out.
@@MrUndoe that was verry fast😂
@@nullsnaggle5198 yeah they were sold out day 1
Just put mine together, so excited. If you don't have a flathead screwdriver handy, the little piece that isn't used in this video that looks like a soda can tab worked perfectly for me.
It took him longer to get the pick unfolded than to pick the lock lol
This brings up the point that it is quite clearly missing a knife blade tool for cutting the duck tape. (-:
Haha! Right?!?!♡
@@JdeBP Second item he added to it.
@@siraff4461 That's not a knife blade. It's not sharp at all. It's only a bit pointy. It's used to lower the locking lug of some locks that have it exposed (without any shielding between the core and the locking mechanism).
Here's a video in which the LockPickingLawyer himself explains what the tool is and how it works (The link will take you to the second where the tool is mentioned). Remember, it does not have a sharp edge to cut. It's just a little pointy in the end to be able to stab into that locking lug and lower it down. The video shows that in great detail. Have a look!
(Edit: Even if they DO call it a "knife", it still has no sharp edge.)
th-cam.com/video/7Lsm4l3mRqw/w-d-xo.html
@@ReDJstone I'm fully aware of its intended use. I'm also sure it would open most packaging just fine.
Hint for the rest of us who have 5 thumbs on each hand, for getting past that "Let's flip this over and close the handle lock" step without scattering picks every which way across your desk:
Rotate the 4 items (2 each side) on the top 90 degrees before flipping over. It will give you more room to prevent knocking the stacks over, mainly by moving at least two of your thumbs out of the way.
I just wanted to say that as a non-picker, I purchased a covert companion handle and a few accessories. It's brilliant - it's more or less a fully customizable multi-tool. You can even add your own tools or keys if you can drill the right sized holes, which I did for a few things I wanted to add.
I really think that's worth leaning into from a marketing perspective (though it looks like you're not having trouble selling). This is a very valuable product, even for non-pickers!
I bought the covert companion, and you should make a video using each of the 20 pics in the set.
And explain what locks each one pic works with
Yep, more explanations about each tool would be great. Also, I wonder if the tension tool is part or this multitool? Or do we need to purchase a tension tool separately?
Exactly. A demonstration and instruction video.
All you have to do is type in the name of each pick , into you tube and search the videos , there is a video for each pick
Me: Doesn't own one of these.
Also Me: watches with rapt interest.
I sure am glad I found this video! I had no idea on how to properly assemble this tool! I was about to try to put them all on one side when I decided to search TH-cam for "Covert Companion" and found this instruction video! Even following the video step by step, I knocked it over and dropped some of them on the last step when putting the two halves together!
That's going on my "buy when the dollar is cheaper" list
Xd
Lol yep
@Kodesh Shalom 1 US$ = 5.4 R$
For reference, minimum wage is about R$ 1070 a month
@Kodesh Shalom Just in case you meant the Covert Companion, that is $90. I looked at the site and every single item, even the pliers that could likely be picked up at Menards, was sold out.
As a European, the dollar is rather low right now.
It is more often than not, though. It's still an expensive tool - unless you actually need it, in which case it's probably as cheap as it gets.
I purchased your kit several months back and finally assembled it today. I also bought another pick kit you offer on your website. I was ecstatic when I successfully picked my first lock with your tools. I reveled in the moment. I’ll show my kids and see whether they want to take up the hobby.
you could emboss the episode number where you show it's usage on every tool .. for trouble shooting :)
That's clever! I would personally just include a little note with the episode number(s) in the package rather than engrave it in the tool itself though.
@@fredriddles1763 it would be a funny product number on each tool
This would be very helpful. I don’t know 70% of the picks are used.
this is such a cool tool. i have been watching these for years now and feel i have a starter knowledge to picking.
while you went to pick i guessed all 3 ways you were going to do it. i have only picked one lock in my life. and will buy this tool later to play with and teach my self how to do it.
thanks again for this video
This tool is so nicely designed.
I love few things in life as much as a well designed tool.
I just got mine. Honestly I just used stainless washers and alternated them so the various picks would slip between two on the other side. The washers are thicker and the picks will slip around on thier own, but I have a thing about things getting stuck.
To keep the picks and bars together I just wrap a rubber band around the whole assembly and got a cheap belt pouch to carry them in.
Over all a 9/10 with no "okay, folks..." needed 😆
When assembling Keysmart and similar holders I've found it's easy to complete all the first side and loosely screw the cover on for that side before working on the other side.
Just got my CC a few days ago. Love that you used the KeySmart system for it (I've used the Tile embedded one for my keys & a few EDC tools for years). I found that a number of tools required a little light bending/tweaking to get everything to align & nest correctly.
I almost clicked faster than the time you need to open a master lock without a key lol
You can't be faster than the speed of light though...
@Nick does Quad drumming it was actually at 10 views & 3 likes xD
I ordered the starter picking set and after receiving it and trying to pick a master lock, my already very high respect for you has grown. I can't manage to get it open, but I'm going to keep practicing. That's for the great videos!
LPL in a heist team, lockpicking a bank vault door: "That was pretty quick, let's try that again, make sure that wasn't a fluke."
well, I have been fooling around since assembly Christmas morning...... and I picked my first lock tonight!!!! thank you LPL
I just went to your website, everything including pliers is sold out. Great job.
Bought one, love it. Need to keep the expansion kits coming, examples: more combs, meant for wider spaced 6 teeth and conversely smaller spaced 4 teeth. Also one of my favorite rakes has a picklike pointy bottom, and just 2 triangles on top. Lastly, things tend to loosen up with folding and unfolding. A simple fix for this would be lightly plastic coating the receiving ends of all the screws, making them more like lock nuts when tightened, but still releasable.
Great tool, expect to see even more in the future. And as always, have a great day.
"I'm going to hold it with a pistol grip."
Yeah kill it!
OK you can stop! Stop, STOP! It's already dead!
I sat and stared at their website until it was back in stock. Finally got my hands on one!
How long did you wait?
@@JW-wp3yh I was on the website for a couple hours. It has yet to arrive at my house yet though.
@@not_that_one thanks, yea ima have to keep checking back 🤞🏼
by the time he gets to the easiest tool to open the master lock with i half expected it to just open on its own
It basically did
The comb was basically just a key, he didn't jiggle it or anything, just stuck the comb in and turned.
I wish there was a way to leave reviews on the site. Obviously for now there is no reason for that as basically everything is sold out but eventually there could be. I was very happy with my purchase so until I can leave a review I am posting it here. Thanks for making great videos and for making lockpicking approachable, you don't always say it is easy but always give tips for improvement. Long time watcher and I was very happy That I could show you my support and get a great quality lockpicking set out of it. Thank you very much!
The hardest way to open a Masterlock still only takes 10 seconds
If you'll use a proper key it can take longer
Today i got one for my father. And im happy becouse he is happy. BUT i paid 150 bucks for the ssf+expansion pack+scissors+screw driver+magnet. I had to pay 60 bucks in shipping cost. And now the postman asked me for another 45 bucks. Im in spain. So total is over 250 bucks door to door. And i realy realy find too much 60 bucks for shipping + 45 bucks in taxes. Its just mind blowing. With the tool im happy. Im a machinist my self and i can apreciate the quality of the manufacturing. If it wasnt becouse of those extra cost i talk about it would be a fair price of a nice tool.
"they're part of the expansion pack"
Wait, day one dlc? What are you, EA?
;)
At least It provides more than what EA "Sells" you
I've put the word "Sells" in quotes because we all know it's not really selling but rather scamming
😂
@@staringgasmask ... I... I would accept these terms, LOL
I just got mine today and wanted to say thank you! Both for introducing me to the tool and the help on assembly. I would have been confused for hours trying to get it all to fit properly lol
"We're gonna try the hardest way."
15 seconds later it's open
I love how even when he's just trying to show off his own product LPL ends up roasting masters locks.
If you put 2 spacers after the first set on the comb side and 1 spacer after the last set on the pick side the tools dont buch up when you go to close them.
you need to add a "holster" to the outside to hold a couple of tension tools so everything is all together.....nothing like remembering the covert companion and forgetting your tensioner.....
Yeah exactly what I was thinking. That would be the complete kit
or even a separate tool that is all tensioners of different thicknesses and configurations.
LPL has shown his pocket organizer before; I forget which video #, but it's a little leather triple pouch that holds a compact pen, a small flashlight, a key organizer like this one (loaded with select picks), and some tension wrenches.
I've been using the same key organizer for years, and it's super efficient. Adding the pocket organizer was an easy upgrade.
"Who took my windshield wiper blade?"
I've been carrying my keys and a couple of accessories in a Keysmart key holder for a couple of years now and I highly recommend it. Looking forward to buying this kit.
this guy is what happens when you put 100 skills points in lockpicking
He does prove that Master Lock lives up to its name. He's a master, that's why he can pick the lock.
I finally received mine....
Thank you for allowing pre-orders.... Sorry, I am not awake all night to click "buy now" at the moment they become available... So thank you for that, I appreciate it....
Quick note: What I received comes with long screws, and short screws.... You need to use the SHORT screws.... Which feels counter-intuitive, but with the long screws, you can't tighten it enough, and it will be very sloppy loose.... So, note that, when you go to put this together....
If you bring this video up, and keep pausing it, you should be able to do exactly what the LPL is doing.....
Uhhh... I see on re-watching & re-assembling, he DID say to pick out the short screws... Missed that the first time....
I'm hoping you will earn a lot of money on this, that you will never have to work again, and will only open locks for fun and for our entertainment!
Check the about section on the website
News for ya: It's always work to operate a business.
On the upside, work can be enjoyable, and I think we have someone here who finds it so.
one can only hope that the LPL never goes broke, because if he turns into a burgler no home in this world is safe
@@thefacer3279 [casually buries my house in reinforced concrete]
Oh dont mind me, just doing a bit of renovation.
Successful running a small business can be a HUGE amount of work. But then, he'll be working for himself.
It’s arrived! And, first lock I tried was one I have ‘picked’ with 2 large paper clips and no real skill.
I now know how and why, having popped it open in 2 seconds using a comb....
Each metal pick is very well finished, thank you.
It would be really great if you could incorporate a removable tension tool with this kit. That would make it a total package.👍🦊
Thank you, also for the entertainment value, because it still manages to captivate me to see practical tools in use, especially when demonstrated as plainly as this. I wonder if IKEA has ever planned to post assembly videos for their flat-pack products on their website or on TH-cam.
Now you need a video showing ten seconds on the use of each tool in the kit, and the lock or bypass it's designed for....
Finally after so many years i bought not only the compagnion but also addons on black friday sale
thanks LPL! Big fan from europe!
This seems like an opportunity for master lock. They could save even more money by just including a comb pick instead of actually cutting a key.
I like the progression of speed picking this lock open with your tool brilliant showcasing
True masterlock unlocking skills for LPL will be achieved when he waves a stick/wand and mutters alohomora. The masterlock then not only just unlocks but explodes
With LPL skill, casting Alohomora and waving the wand could actually take longer to open a lock.
Wouldn't work with a copper grounding cage and an octiron core insert to disrupt spells cast upon the lock. At that stage you'd need to go back to leverage telekinesis to pry the pins and might as well just use a normal toolkit like any decent locksmith.
I like that the first exercise in dexterity with leisure picking is trying to get those screws in the slots on top without the spacers popping out. Under 10 tries! Nailed it.
I bought the covert companion, and you should make a video using each of the 20 picks in the set.
And explain what locks each pick works with
I actually just picked up my first Key Smart a week ago for my keys and while it took a few days to get accustomed to using it, I am starting to like it now. I think this is a great platform for picks and I'll have to take a look at these again when they're in stock!
Why do you never see elephants hiding in trees !?!
Because they are really good at it.
why do u never see elephants pollinating flowers
they are really fast flyers
Why did the elephant paint its toe nails red?
To hide in the strawberry bush
Ever see an elephant hide in a strawberry bush?
NO? Their good, huh?
@@jollyrogerhobbies2386 what's the difference between a chicken? Both of her legs are identical, especially the left one
Lmfao!
@@staringgasmask My old English teacher would point out: When something can be counted (like ears) say FEWER not LESS.
The only thing that would make this better would be a outside notch that you can clip your tensioners to them with so everything stays together.
"I've got a spacer on one, and a spacer on three..."
I've found that the knife tool is useful, not only for opening unshielded locks, but also scraping pocket lint out of your phone's charging port and audio jack.
I didn’t order anything and yet i still watched the whole video 😂
After you stack the first group of tools you could temporarily put one of the short screws in the extender to keep the stack from accidentally spilling.
Then when you have screwed the handle onto the second stack remove the screw from the first extender, place the handle over the stack and set the screw into position.
I can picture myself fighting with the damn thing all morning long if I try to do it all at once like you are able to do.
It's all fun and games until you hear jiggling outside your door.
*Lock pops open and then is relocked*
"Alright so let's try that again to make sure it wasn't a fluke"
Just assembled! Brilliant design and selection. I look forward to the turning tools you mention that will incorporate with this design.
Oh, I want one... I just got too late to the party... I would recommend adding a drop of blue loctite to those screws you just know they will back out.
This is a good point, I think the screws on my OG keysmart came with patches of blue loctite on the screws
The grommet seems to keep it in place quite well.
@@TandPIforU Exactly -- I have a few tools like this and they have never came loose
I came here via Simone Giertz. Stayed for the deliciously satisfying tutorial on a tool that I did not know I needed until now.
Can you demonstrate how to use the warded picks please?
I think it is just insert a try to rotate.
Just a tip on assembly - if you complete one side and aren't too steady lightly screw one of the screws into that side to hold it in place. Then complete the other side, add the other half and that sides screw (loosely) at an angle then undo the first side, swing the second half across and refit the screw, tighten both and you're good.
This method means there is no time you need to hold more than one side so you always have a hand free to do screws while still holding the assembly.
Looks like a great bit of kit. Just need to wait for it to be back in stock.
"Perfunctory - LPL picking any Masterlock with specialized tools. Also see - 'Obligatory' or 'Compulsory.'
By far one of the coolest thing’s I have ever owned and yes the price is a little intimidating at first but I promise you will be instantly pleased after assembly
So happy I got mine, could you do a video on using each type of tool in the Companion?
Did you need to buy the the expansion to fit everything?! I bought the tool and haven't received it yet. But freaked abit out when he suddenly said than we use the expansion tools.
@@bgo4719 it comes with everything! It's now part of my edc kit!
@@fire304 ooh good!! Can't wait to get it 😍 Thanks for fast reply.
Ever since I subscribed to this channel, I cannot count how many chastity belts I have picked and locked again. Thank you sir for existing.
It would be nice to have one with a tension tool being easily detachable
I'm sure you know but for anyone else, that is now an option!
@@BrianHalePhoto I saw! It's finally truly useful.
Just got one of these for my Birthday last week and I absolutely needed this video.
Thanks LPL
What do you think about making a video for beginners, where you explain what all the tools (or the most important ones) in the covert companion are used for? I think it would be really interesting!
The tools in the covert companion are just conventional picks and LPL had a ton of tutorials already
@@Shivvorz But it would be a really nice opportunity to to an overview for beginners so you don't have to deduce from all the videos, but rather have everything in one.
@@clemensdautermann6880 naaa... that would ba very very long and duplicative.
Go watch individual tutorials on picking, juggling. Raking, and combing.
Just received my kit today, before even assembling it I used the 4 pin comb for the known exploit of the Master 140. Worked like a charm!
"the four combs" would be a good name for like a doo-wop group
LPL... I just got the tool today and thanks to this video was able to put it together. This is quality.
"Spacer on one, nothing on two, nice spacer on tree and four..."
I just received my Covert Companion kit and can't wait to mess with it. Let me just recommend to everyone who got one. Make sure you use loctite or some other thread locker on the screws and especially the pins. you don't want to accidentally open this tool in the field by unscrewing a center pin!
It's the Swiss Army Knife of burglary tools.
Appreciate the demonstration & instructions; I’m actually much more interested in the tool now that I see the emphasis on bypass items vs. picks/rakes. Thanks for doing this, and glad I watched it 😊
06:09 LPL: "That was the hardest way"
*Opened it in 10 seconds*
If one of the inserts breaks, do you sell individual replacements? Or does it only come in sets?
We will once were caught up on demand.
Congratulations LPL actually replied.. a rare occurrence.. I've seen all of his videos.
My 13 year old son loves the videos too..
@@Verified_777 So your son is setting himself up to be called to the principal's office for carrying around LPL tools? :)
@@LadyAnuB considering he's homeschooled it's important that he learns a wide range of useful skills.
@@Verified_777 ye that’s for i fella must respect the hustle as I learned the bare basics of locks and picking at the age of 10 and slipping and bypassing came shortly after happy teaching sir 👊🏻😂😂🤟🏻🤟🏻
I’m putting my Covert Companion together right now and this is the video i need. I put it all together and didn’t have enough spacers for one between all of them.
Alright, I’m gonna put it together exactly like you did here.👍
Should have used blue Locktite™ on the extensions...
Wow ... I got mine in the mail today, assembled it ... completely wrong. Glad I saw this video in my feed so I could assemble it correctly! Way better!
I'm sure it's Masterlock not scalpers that bought all of those.
Edit: Collab with Legal Eagle when?
I’d like to see a collab with Viva Frei.
This kit helped me opens so many public/gym lockers 👌. Would recommend.
Fan of sniffing sweaty gym clothing?
What did you nick?
Needs a tensioning tool that becomes part of the handle.
Received my order yesterday and the quality is awesome. Looks like government steel. Nice smoothed handles. Top notch kit. Good job LPL
For myself, I would enjoy assembling this tool. But in the interest of fairness, I also think this tool might have gotten dinged for not coming assembled had you or Bill purchased it from another company to review at its price point. I understand assembling each of these prior to shipping would be time consuming, but my observation still stands. That being said, I have all of these individual tools (except for the notched decoder) and I'm still planning on buying one for no other reason than to support your efforts on this channel.
Took you longer to get the rake out than to open. That, is hilarious. Good job Master Lock.
Next challenge: (When rich) Make Good Locks - that your own tools can't open.